Carb Timing Doesn’t Matter? What the Research Actually Shows | Tim Podlogar | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 582
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Coach Jonathan Lee interviews Dr. Tim Podlogar to discuss the impact of carbohydrate timing on performance during endurance events.
🍝 Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator! 👉 https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Carb Timing Debate: When Should You Fuel on Long Rides? (00:01:24) Study Overview: Testing Different Carb Timing Strategies (00:06:09) The Protocols: Progressive vs Constant vs Front-Loaded Fueling (00:07:37) Key Result: Carb Timing Didn’t Impact Performance (00:11:37) Why Real-World Racing Masks Fueling Differences (00:13:09) Practical Takeaway: Total Carbs Matter More Than Timing (00:21:28) Do Carbs Spare Glycogen? What the Research Actually Shows (00:24:50) Why Carb Intake Becomes Critical After ~2–3 Hours (00:31:10) Real-World Application: How Athletes Should Fuel (00:36:00) Energy Availability & Underfueling Risks in Endurance Athletes (00:45:08) Leadville Case Study: Fueling for Long, High-Altitude Races (00:56:16) Final Takeaways: Stop Overthinking Timing, Focus on Execution In this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee sits down with…
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